Transportation Facts for Kids

Transportation Facts for Kids

How do planes stay up? What makes a submarine sink and float? Facts about trains, rockets, ships, and everything that moves.

Transportation Facts for Kids
#1200

How does a Parachute let you jump out of a plane?

May 18, 2026 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#1189

How did Trains change the world?

May 4, 2026 · 17 min · Transportation

#1176

When did Paved Roads become a thing?

Apr 17, 2026 · 16 min · Structures

#1173

How big was the Titanic?

Apr 15, 2026 · 20 min · Historical Events

#1134

Who invented the Helicopter?

Feb 27, 2026 · 16 min · Transportation

#1082

Why do Ships sink?

Jan 2, 2026 · 18 min · Transportation

#1029

How does an Airplane fly?

Nov 3, 2025 · 16 min · Transportation

#999

How are Submarines able to dive under the water?

Sep 29, 2025 · 18 min · Transportation

#956

How does a Hot Air Balloon work

Aug 8, 2025 · 17 min · Transportation

#941

Why is a Blimp called a Blimp?

Jul 21, 2025 · 17 min · Transportation

#922

When were Space Ships first invented?

Jun 25, 2025 · 16 min · Space & The Universe

#890

Why are Traffic Lights red, yellow & green?

May 14, 2025 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#883

What is the purpose of an Aircraft Carrier?

May 2, 2025 · 16 min · Transportation

#867

Which is harder, Rollerskating or Rollerblading?

Apr 11, 2025 · 16 min · Toys, Games & Sports

#834Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: ROADS!!!

Feb 27, 2025 · 4 min · Structures

#831

How does a Boat float?

Feb 21, 2025 · 17 min · Transportation

#828

Why does the USA Drive on the right side of the road?

Feb 19, 2025 · 18 min · Transportation

#804

How powerful is a Rocket?

Jan 17, 2025 · 17 min · Transportation

#754

Can people Teleport?

Nov 13, 2024 · 17 min · Transportation

#733

How do Pilots go to the bathroom on a long flight?

Oct 16, 2024 · 17 min · Transportation

#708Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: SUBMARINES!!!

Sep 12, 2024 · 4 min · Transportation

#693Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: MOTORCYCLES!!!

Aug 22, 2024 · 4 min · Transportation

#663

How many people can sail on the biggest Cruise Ship?

Jul 12, 2024 · 17 min · Transportation

#639

How was the Scooter invented?

Jun 12, 2024 · 16 min · Transportation

#612

How does a Seatbelt save lives?

May 6, 2024 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#601

Were Parachutes invented before Airplanes?

Apr 19, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#592

Are there such things as Flying Trains?

Apr 10, 2024 · 17 min · Transportation

#550

What are paved Roads made of?

Feb 12, 2024 · 16 min · Structures

#510

TrustyTrivia: SPACE EXPLORATION!!!

Dec 7, 2023 · 4 min · Space & The Universe

#505

What can Helicopters do that planes can't?

Nov 29, 2023 · 16 min · Transportation

#459Trusty Trivia

TRUSTY TRIVIA: SKATEBOARDS!

Sep 14, 2023 · 4 min · Toys, Games & Sports

#434Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: SKATEBOARDS!

Aug 3, 2023 · 5 min · Toys, Games & Sports

#423

Why didn't people trust Airplanes at first?

Jul 17, 2023 · 16 min · Transportation

#404

Why is an electric car named after Nikola Tesla?

Jun 5, 2023 · 16 min · Famous People & Groups

#402

How long can a Submarine stay underwater?

May 31, 2023 · 18 min · Transportation

How does a Hot Air Balloon keep from popping?

Apr 7, 2023 · 17 min · Transportation

Did people used to travel a lot by... Blimp?

Mar 3, 2023 · 18 min · Transportation

What will the Cars of the Future be like?

Feb 27, 2023 · 13 min · Transportation

What is the greatest Aviation Mystery of all time?

Feb 6, 2023 · 16 min · Myths & Legends

How many aircraft can an Aircraft Carrier carry?

Dec 16, 2022 · 16 min · Transportation

Which came first - Roller Skates or Rollerblades?

Nov 23, 2022 · 16 min · Toys, Games & Sports

How do heavy Boats float?

Sep 28, 2022 · 17 min · Transportation

How did a Volcano help invent the Bicycle?

Sep 19, 2022 · 15 min · Transportation

Who came up with the awesome idea of Ice Cream Trucks?

Aug 22, 2022 · 16 min · Food, Drinks & Nutrition

How does a Rocket escape Earth's gravity?

Jul 22, 2022 · 17 min · Transportation

What's the Fastest you're allowed to drive on the Highway?

Mar 21, 2022 · 14 min · Structures

Was there really a time when cars didn't have seatbelts?

Feb 23, 2022 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

What makes a train move down the tracks?

Feb 18, 2022 · 17 min · Transportation

Mission to Mars!

Jan 20, 2022 · 5 min · Space & The Universe

How can a giant, heavy airplane fly???

Aug 13, 2021 · 16 min · Transportation

What's the coolest way to get around on 4-wheels?

Aug 9, 2021 · 14 min · Toys, Games & Sports

How soon until cars can fly?

May 7, 2021 · 13 min · Transportation

Should you wear a bicycle helmet during a tornado?

Apr 23, 2021 · 16 min · Earth & Nature

How come you never forget how to ride a bike?

Apr 5, 2021 · 15 min · Transportation

Can you land a plane on the highway?

Jan 29, 2021 · 15 min · Structures

How did a drought make skateboards popular?

Nov 4, 2020 · 14 min · Toys, Games & Sports